"“Tortilla de Patatas” is one of the most iconic dishes to hail from Spain. It is typically made with just a few simple ingredients: potatoes, eggs, onions, salt, and olive oil."
Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Omelette)
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 5 large potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
Method
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and onions, and cut them into thin slices.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan – preferably a cast iron skillet – over medium heat. Add the potatoes and onions to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally to ensure they don’t stick or brown too much. This should take 25-30 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt.
Step 4
Once the potatoes and onions are cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan and drain them well. Reserve some of the oil for later use. Combine the drained potatoes and onions with the beaten eggs.
Step 5
Pour the egg, potato, and onion mixture into the pan and keep the heat at medium-low. Cook until the bottom is lightly browned and the top is mostly set, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 6
To flip the omelette, cover the pan with a flat lid, plate, or baking sheet. Flip the omelette onto the lid, then slide it back into the pan to cook the other side. Cook until the second side is lightly browned and the omelette is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 7
Allow the omelette to cool for a few minutes, and then cut it into wedges and serve. It can be enjoyed hot, cold, or at room temperature.